| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $140.80 | 12.378% | $158.2282 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.95 | 3.815% | $155.6706 | $155.67 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.40 | 8.697% | $150.4366 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.33 | 10.595% | $12.5304 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.41 | 4.163% | $166.0462 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.35 | 13.535% | $186.5948 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.40 | 4.447% | $224.9788 | $224.98 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.64 | $1,054.4856 | $1,054.49 | $1,054.55 | $1,054.40 | |